5A - Identifying Local Opportunities
1. Miami's startup scene is not boosting wages. Here's what will, experts say.
1.1 https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article230941058.html
1.2 While recently, Miami has been developing substantially and has hosted many start-ups, this trend has not contributed to a significant rise in local economic outcomes. Between 2008 and 2017, Miami's GDP declined while most other major metropolitan cities grew by more than 3% in the same time span. The report mentioned in the article recommends that Miami should work towards building up existing businesses rather than fostering start-up businesses.
1.3 The problem is that while there has been more development in Miami in terms of actual businesses, this has not been reflected onto the local economy and as such, alternative options ought to be considered.
1.4 The people with the problem are those who live and work in Miami and likely need a pay raise.
2. Miami International Airport due billions in upgrades
2.1 https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2019/05/28/miami-international-airport-due-billions-in-upgrades/
2.2 The city of Miami plans to vote on whether or not to invest $5 billion on repairing and improving Miami International Airport. The proposal calls for renovations across many facets of the airport as well as the outside roadways nearby.
2.3 The problem lies with gaining approval for the funding from lawmakers. This upgrades is likely required due to deterioration and increased traffic through the airport as Miami's population continues to grow each year.
2.4 Residents of Miami are faced with this issue as they must have efficient and up to date facilities for travel purposes.
3. Downtown Miami cites needs, frets over police cuts
3.1 https://www.miamitodaynews.com/breaking/downtown-miami-cites-needs-frets-over-police-cuts/
3.2 Downtown Miami's Development Authority is currently working on its bid to get its needs met downtown. They will likely cite many areas needing improvement, including increased roadwork, state employees, and police force presence. After recent cuts in police hours, the city worries for the safety of its citizens and its future.
3.3 The problem lies with securing enough funding in order to fully meet the needs as laid out by the Development Authority.
3.4 Those who live in the area of Downtown Miami are faced with this problem.
4. Miami Beach debates how many mini-space dwellings to allow
4.1 https://www.miamitodaynews.com/breaking/miami-beach-debates-how-many-mini-space-dwellings-to-allow/
4.2 Miami Beach commissioners are currently debating the extent to which they will allow co-living buildings in its cities. While some certainly are likely to be allowed, the extent of their prevalence is what is currently in question. The units are designed to attract both millennials and seniors to live there, and ideally, drive innovation and a resurgence of youth.
4.3 The problem here lies with deciding how many mini-space dwellings to allow in the area.
4.4 Those with the problem are developers working on mini-space dwelling projects as well as those who would like to reside in one.
5. Activists grapple with adding housing for the disabled
5.1 https://www.miamitodaynews.com/breaking/activists-grapple-with-adding-housing-for-the-disabled/
5.2 Activists for the disabled in Miami have struggled tirelessly for years to help pass legislation in order to ensure those with disabilities are able to live comfortably. There has been a huge shortage in housing for the disabled in the area, as noted by Randolph, a disability philanthropist. Activists are now fighting harder than ever to secure the housing for the disabled.
5.3 The problem is that there is a shortage of disability housing.
5.4 Those with the problem are primarily the disabled community in Miami-Dade County, however, the activists involved are also struggling as they are working on this task.
1.1 https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article230941058.html
1.2 While recently, Miami has been developing substantially and has hosted many start-ups, this trend has not contributed to a significant rise in local economic outcomes. Between 2008 and 2017, Miami's GDP declined while most other major metropolitan cities grew by more than 3% in the same time span. The report mentioned in the article recommends that Miami should work towards building up existing businesses rather than fostering start-up businesses.
1.3 The problem is that while there has been more development in Miami in terms of actual businesses, this has not been reflected onto the local economy and as such, alternative options ought to be considered.
1.4 The people with the problem are those who live and work in Miami and likely need a pay raise.
2. Miami International Airport due billions in upgrades
2.1 https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2019/05/28/miami-international-airport-due-billions-in-upgrades/
2.2 The city of Miami plans to vote on whether or not to invest $5 billion on repairing and improving Miami International Airport. The proposal calls for renovations across many facets of the airport as well as the outside roadways nearby.
2.3 The problem lies with gaining approval for the funding from lawmakers. This upgrades is likely required due to deterioration and increased traffic through the airport as Miami's population continues to grow each year.
2.4 Residents of Miami are faced with this issue as they must have efficient and up to date facilities for travel purposes.
3. Downtown Miami cites needs, frets over police cuts
3.1 https://www.miamitodaynews.com/breaking/downtown-miami-cites-needs-frets-over-police-cuts/
3.2 Downtown Miami's Development Authority is currently working on its bid to get its needs met downtown. They will likely cite many areas needing improvement, including increased roadwork, state employees, and police force presence. After recent cuts in police hours, the city worries for the safety of its citizens and its future.
3.3 The problem lies with securing enough funding in order to fully meet the needs as laid out by the Development Authority.
3.4 Those who live in the area of Downtown Miami are faced with this problem.
4. Miami Beach debates how many mini-space dwellings to allow
4.1 https://www.miamitodaynews.com/breaking/miami-beach-debates-how-many-mini-space-dwellings-to-allow/
4.2 Miami Beach commissioners are currently debating the extent to which they will allow co-living buildings in its cities. While some certainly are likely to be allowed, the extent of their prevalence is what is currently in question. The units are designed to attract both millennials and seniors to live there, and ideally, drive innovation and a resurgence of youth.
4.3 The problem here lies with deciding how many mini-space dwellings to allow in the area.
4.4 Those with the problem are developers working on mini-space dwelling projects as well as those who would like to reside in one.
5. Activists grapple with adding housing for the disabled
5.1 https://www.miamitodaynews.com/breaking/activists-grapple-with-adding-housing-for-the-disabled/
5.2 Activists for the disabled in Miami have struggled tirelessly for years to help pass legislation in order to ensure those with disabilities are able to live comfortably. There has been a huge shortage in housing for the disabled in the area, as noted by Randolph, a disability philanthropist. Activists are now fighting harder than ever to secure the housing for the disabled.
5.3 The problem is that there is a shortage of disability housing.
5.4 Those with the problem are primarily the disabled community in Miami-Dade County, however, the activists involved are also struggling as they are working on this task.
Hi Nicholas! I think it's interesting to see what's going on in everyone's hometowns when reading this assignment. Number 5 is a big one. I'm working on an article about the lack of resources available to people with autism, and it's pretty disturbing. This should be seen as an opportunity and a call to provide disabled people the resources they need.
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